June 2023 Member's Show - "Watermedia Unbound"

We encourage all types of watermedia and collage in this show. Your work can be all watercolor/watermedia, or watercolor/watermedia with some collage, or almost all collage! Anything goes, as long as there's the tiniest bit of watermedia!

 

VENUE

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Los Altos Public Library
13 South San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 948-7683

Library Hours:
Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri - Sun 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

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1st Place - $50
2nd Place - $30

Entry Information:

Please read the prospectus for this show carefully to ensure your painting meets all the requirements for acceptance.
This is a members only show.  Unlike our other exhibitions, Artists are encouraged to use collage in their entries.  

Submission dates: April 15 - May 27, 2023 (Midnight). 
You may submit up to 2 paintings for $30 and payment must be made at the time of submission.  Otherwise, your entry will be disqualified.
Note:  You must be a current member to submit an entry. 

Entries now closed

Prospectus - Watermedia Unbound

General Exhibit Rules
(refer to the prospectus for show specific rules)

• Artist Participation and Fees

  • Any SCVWS member in good standing is eligible to enter member shows.
  • On-time registration is required. If you do not receive registration confirmation, please contact show organizers or email exhibits email.
  • Participating artists are expected to help with tasks related to putting on the show.
  • Artists must pick up their paintings at the designated times at the end of the show, or they will be subjected to a $5/day storage fee.
  • Entry Fees will be venue specific and are non-refundable.

   

  Artwork Eligibility

  • Artwork must be primarily watermedia, and collage is encouraged as a main element. Water based oils are not accepted.
  • Maximum image size is show specific- refer to current entry form.
  • Dimensions of framed artwork are show specific – refer to current prospectus & entry form.
  • Artwork should be original work, not done in a classroom situation under supervision. Independently produced class work critiqued by a professional is OK. Direct copies of copyrighted material are NOT acceptable, including work by other artists, magazines and other printed material or material from the internet.
  • No diptych, triptych or other multiple works.
  • ANY questions regarding artwork, framing, show criteria, etc., should be asked PRIOR to registration.

   

  Presentation & Framing of Artwork

  • All artwork on paper should be properly framed and ready to hang.
  • Frames should be plain metal or wood.
  • Glazing: plexiglass (acrylic plastic) is required for artwork on paper. No glass will be accepted.
  • Mats: Clean, well-cut mats required for artwork on paper. Color & value of the mat is at the discretion of the artist.
  • Floated art requires spacers to hold it away from the glazing.
  • Artwork on canvas does not require glazing but must be properly finished and ready to hang. This means either the canvas must be properly framed or the edges must be professionally wrapped and completely painted in a manner in keeping with the artwork. No visible staples.
  • Wire: ONLY conventional flat holders such as D-rings are accepted. No saw-tooths, clamps, or screw eyes since they damage surfaces. No framing with pressure-spring clips used for attaching the hanging wire.
  • Wire should be stretched taut, so that when hung it will not extend and be visible beyond the framed artwork. Ideally, stretched wire should reach about 2’’from the top edge. On larger pieces of work, the wire should be attached about 4’’ from the top edge to prevent angling away from the wall/panel.
  • Raw ends of wire must be taped.
  • Labeling: Identify artwork on the back with title, artist name, phone number and/or email address.

  Insurance and Sales

  • Insurance is the responsibility of the artist. SCVWS does not insure artwork at member shows. Although every care will be taken to protect your artwork, we are not responsible for any damage to art, frames or glazing.
    
  • SCVWS does not take a commission for artwork sold, although we do request that you tell us.
  • Commission may be payable to the venue at their discretion and with SCVWS Board approval. Please take this into account when pricing your work. Review the prospectus for information relating to commissions.
  • Artwork cannot be removed from the exhibit until pick-up at the end of the show.
  • A Storage fee of $10 per day will be accesses for any artwork not picked up at the end of the show.

Award Winners!

Awards will be announced at the end of the exhibit based on the information below:

Awards will be based on the first and second highest count of votes given to each painting in the exhibit by the public.  Votes are tallied at the end of the exhibit.

Candy Yu "Cute Dog" - 1st Place - People's Choice Award 
Nancy Troup "Ride On" - 2nd Place - People's Choice Award

View Exhibit Slideshow - Including Award Winners Slideshow